Creative Lead Cook for Senior Dining

Brightview Senior Living; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living in Annapolis, MD is seeking a talented Cook to join our dining team and take the next step in your culinary career. You will craft menus and meals that delight residents while ensuring high standards of nutrition, presentation and taste.

As a Cook, you will lead with confidence, manage food safety practices, and adjust recipes to meet dietary needs. This role offers growth within a supportive, community-focused environment that values quality and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food preparation experience in a high-volume dining services venue.
• Bold, natural born leader ready to evaluate culinary career.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Use your creativity and passion to deliver an enhanced dining experience for residents, family members, guests and associates.
• Entice our residents with an array of healthy, high-end ingredients to optimize nutrition.
• Adjust recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs and special requests.
• Set a good example for team members by maintaining a clean workspace and exercising proper food handling techniques.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Food safety

ServSafe Certified

Job description

Brightview Senior Living in Annapolis, MD is seeking a talented Cook to join our dining team and take the next step in your culinary career. You will craft menus and meals that delight residents while ensuring high standards of nutrition, presentation and taste.

As a Cook, you will lead with confidence, manage food safety practices, and adjust recipes to meet dietary needs. This role offers growth within a supportive, community-focused environment that values quality and resident satisfaction.